“Toyota works closely with each supplier partner in order to build our top quality vehicles,” stated Robert Young, TEMA's purchasing vice president. “This event emphasizes our suppliers' mutual commitment to partnership and continuous improvement, and allows Toyota to focus on building safe and reliable products.”

During the meeting, TEMA discussed business objectives with direct and indirect suppliers in preparation for the fiscal year beginning April 1. Held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, the meeting brings together approximately 900 attendees from across North America.

Toyota collectively spent nearly $26 billion on parts, goods and services last year in North America. In the United States alone, there are about 50,000 supplier jobs dedicated to Toyota across more than 30 states.

Potential suppliers who wish to do business with Toyota can visit www.toyotasupplier.com for information on the company’s purchasing policies, principles and supplier diversity efforts.

LAUNCH PERFORMANCE AWARDSAwarded to suppliers who developed strategic launch plans
and confirmed successful production (Avalon)

Supplier

Location

Commodity

Award

Mitchell Plastics

Huntsville, Ala.

Defroster garnish

Superior

TG Missouri Corporation

Perryville, Mo.

Steering wheel, airbag

Superior

Toyotetsu America, Inc.

Somerset, Ky.

Stampings

Excellent

TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT AWARDSAwarded to suppliers who made exciting advancements in their product technology

Supplier

N.A. Corporate Location

Commodity

Award

HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, Inc.

Troy, Mich.

One piece floor insulator

Excellent

I I Stanley Co., Inc.

Battle Creek, Mich.

Stealth LED DRL/Park function

Excellent

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About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) established operations in North America in 1957 and currently operates 14manufacturing plants. There are more than 1,800 Toyota, Lexus and Scion dealerships in North America which sold over 2.3 million vehicles in 2012. Toyota directly employs nearly 39,000 in North America and its investment here is currently valued at more than $27 billion,including sales and manufacturing operations, research and development, financial services and design. Toyota's annual purchasing of parts, materials, goods and services from North American suppliers totals nearly $26 billion. Toyota currently produces 12 vehicles in North America, including the Avalon, Camry, Corolla, Highlander, Matrix, RAV4, Sienna, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, Venza and the Lexus RX 350.

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